East Asian Languages and Literatures Course Descriptions

131 East Asian Humanities U 5

Introduction to the contemporary and traditional cultures of China, Korea, and Japan. Taught through readings, films, demonstrations, and discussions.

Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. GEC course.

151 Masterpieces of East Asian Literature in Translation U 5

Highlights of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean literature; novels, stories, plays, and poetry from the world's longest continuous cultural tradition.

Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl.

293 Individual Studies U 1-5

Individual investigation of problems in East Asian cultures, languages, and literatures.

Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.

294 Group Studies U 1-10

Special group studies course in some special area of East Asian language, literature, or culture.

Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.

Women in East Asian and Asian-American Literature

See Comp Std 314.

323 The Buddhist Tradition U 5

History and structure of Buddhism from founding to present in South, Southeast, and East Asia; emphasis on rituals, beliefs, and local and regional variations.

5 cl. Prereq: Comp Std 102.01, 102.02, 270, or Rel Stds 270 recommended. Not open to students with credit for Rel Stds 323. Cross-listed in Religious Studies.

341 Thought in China and Japan U 5

The shaping of two cultures; essentials of the major traditional schools of thought in China and Japan and their impact on society.

Sp Qtr. 5 cl. GEC course.

675 Women Writers, Culture, and Society in East Asia U G 5

Close examination of representative works of major women writers from China, Japan, and Korea in the cultural and ideological context of each country.

Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. No knowledge of East Asian languages is required. All reading materials are in English.

683 Scripts of East Asia U G 5

A critical survey of writing systems that use Chinese characters, popular and scholarly myths about them, and their impact on the history of ideas.

Au, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Chinese or Japanese 103, or permission of instructor.

693 Individual Studies U G 1-5

Individual investigation of East Asian cultures, languages, and literatures.

Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.

694 Group Studies U G 1-5

Special topics to be announced in the quarter previous to the one in which the course is offered.

Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.

697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15

An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.

Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs.

700 Learning East Asian Languages in Cross-Cultural Contexts: College Level G 4

Principles and practices of teaching an East Asian language as a foreign language at post-secondary level American academic institutions.

Su Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: High-level competency in the target East Asian language, concurrent registration in 703 and 704, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.

701 Pedagogical Syntax for East Asian Languages U G 3

Training in the presentation of grammar in East Asian language classes; special attention given to problems of translating linguistic studies into teachable units.

Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor.

702 Materials Preparation for East Asian Languages U G 3

Preparation of materials for teaching Chinese, Japanese,

Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor.

703 Presentation of East Asian Languages and Cultures: College Level G 4

Preparation and presentation of curriculum and syllabus for East Asian language program at the college level.

Su Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: High-level competency in the target East Asian language, concurrent registration in 700 and 704, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs.

704 Teaching Practicum in East Asian Languages: College Level G 7

Training as a classroom teacher through practice teaching to college students and the observation of classes taught by trainees and master teachers.

Su Qtr. 10 cl. Prereq: High-level competency in the target East Asian language and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.

710 Learning East Asian Languages in Cross-Cultural Contexts: High School Level G 2

Principles and practices of teaching an East Asian language as a foreign language in American high schools.

Su Qtr. 5 cl per week for 4 weeks. Prereq: Intermediate to high competency in the target East Asian language, concurrent registration in 713 and 714, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs.

713 Presentation of East Asian Languages: High School Level

Principles and practices of an East Asian language at the high school level.

Su Qtr. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

5 cl per week for 4 weeks. Prereq: Intermediate to high competency in the target East Asian language, concurrent registration in 710 and 714.01, and permission of instructor. This course is progress "P" graded. Credit will be given upon completion of 713.02.

5 cl per week for 2 weeks. Prereq: Intermediate to high competency in the target East Asian language, 710 and 713.01, concurrent registration in 714.02, and permission of instructor.

714 Teaching Practicum in East Asian Languages: High School Level

Training as a classroom teacher through practice teaching to high school students and the observation of classes taught by trainees and master teachers.

Su Qtr. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

10 cl per week for 4 weeks. Prereq: Intermediate to high competency in the target East Asian language, concurrent registration in 710 and 713.01, and permission of instructor. This course is progress "P" graded. Credit will be given upon completion of 714.02.

10 cl per week for 2 weeks. Prereq: Intermediate to high competency in the target East Asian language, 710 and 714.01, concurrent registration in 713.02, and permission of instructor.

850 Analytical Methods G 5

Introduction to the literary and linguistic analysis of Chinese and Japanese texts.

Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Chinese or Japanese 800.